Projects

The NSCDA-MI always encourages activities that stimulate current interest in American’s heritage. Members are continually looking for new projects or collaborations and appreciate learning about such possibilities.

RECENT NSCDA-MI PROJECTS

Sibley House, Christ Church Detroit2013-2014Creation of a matching $10,000 grant for restoration of Sibley House, Christ Church Detroit

Oct. 2013Sponsorship of MIchigan War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission Seminar

2013Completion of NSCDA-MI Archives (1897-2012) arrangement and placement at the Detroit Public Library Burton Historical Collection

1972-2012Establishment of and participation in the Detroit Historical Society’s Historic Houses of Worship Tours

1928-PresentFunding for the NSCDA Nursing Program for American Indian girls.

1971-PresentSelection of high school essays and financing of student attendance at the Washington Workshops Foundation Congressional Seminar

1952-PresentSelection of student for Michigan Graduate Student American History Essay Scholarship

PREVIOUS NSCDA-MI PROJECTS

2006-2008Assembly of gift boxes for hospitalized veterans and troops overseas

2007Funding for the Detroit Historical Museum’s new Visitors Guide

2001Creation of a local Historic Churches Map given to all public and private schools in celebration of Detroit’s 300th Birthday

Between 1854 and 1927, 12,500 children from New York City and the Boston area rode the orphan trains to Michigan and were placed with families throughout the state. Michigan Dames heard this amazing statistic from Mr. Al Eicher, speaking to us at The Grosse Pointe Club on October 22.